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Re: rtlToronto15 January issues
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Date: 
Mon, 25 Aug 2003 15:51:52 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote:
Hey folks,

rtlToronto15: In light of someone calling rtl15 sumo on pipes, I was thinking
about turning rtl15 into an actual nonlinear path.  Meaning, instead of having
only one true path, having the other joints forming an entire grid.

Every joint has the "right way" pointed to get to the other objective (where the
opposing robot starts) but following the wrong way can also lead you to joints
where you can return to the "right way".

This allows for a much more rigid maze.

Comments?

Would this mean then that robots would need to be able to lift guidewheels to
clear branching points? That's how I read what you say about "grid", that there
are tee/Y/cross pipe parts and not just bends.



Message has 2 Replies:
  Re: rtlToronto15 January issues
 
(...) Yup. That's always been the deal with rtl15, to be able to traverse T or Y shapes. But previously, the rtl15 competition was to be one true path and the other path would always terminate. I'm suggesting we don't terminate, but instead offer (...) (21 years ago, 25-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
  Re: rtlToronto15 January issues
 
(...) As Calum announced at the BrickFest event, (I believe) the plan for Pipe Racers Pro is the addition of y's and tees. -Rob. (21 years ago, 25-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

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  rtlToronto15 January issues
 
Hey folks, rtlToronto15: In light of someone calling rtl15 sumo on pipes, I was thinking about turning rtl15 into an actual nonlinear path. Meaning, instead of having only one true path, having the other joints forming an entire grid. Every joint (...) (21 years ago, 25-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

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